Registration is now open for the 2nd Student Ideas Competition of the Gustavo Penna 73/23 Project. In its second edition, the competition seeks to recognize the best architectural and urban design concept aimed at requalifying and redefining Praça da República and its surroundings in the heart of São Paulo, addressing local demands for the appropriation of public space, the harmonious integration of various public transport modes, and improved quality of life.

July 20, 2019, marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 departed Earth, touching down on the lunar surface four days later. This historic milestone continues to prompt reflection on how technological advancements are making life on other worlds increasingly viable.

Aided by the evolution of 3D printing and fully automated construction technologies, we have compiled 15 architectural projects that demonstrate how life on the Moon and other celestial bodies is no longer a distant fantasy.

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On September 27th, at 7:00 PM, the launch of "8 Reactions for the Aftermath" will take place, organized by ENTRE and coordinated by Ana Altberg, Mariana Meneguetti, and Gabriel Koslowski.

The book, the result of classes taught at Escola da Cidade, was organized and conceived by artist and professor Claudio Mubarac.

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On October 5th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) will host its second annual Open Day. The event invites high school students and prospective applicants to an afternoon of activities, including discussions and a creative challenge, offering attendees the opportunity to explore the college and its undergraduate programs in Graphic and Digital Design, Fashion Design, and Product and Service Design.

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Created to be one of the largest events on the Brazilian architectural calendar, DOMO brings together established professionals from the country and prominent names in global architecture to discuss the design and function of facades in architectural projects.

The 2019 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season (SUSAS) officially opened on September 28. Co-hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Planning and Natural Resources, the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, and the Yangpu District People’s Government, this year’s edition continues to explore urban space themes against the backdrop of Shanghai’s ongoing urban renewal. The event is curated by Fram Kitagawa, the founder and artistic director of Japan’s Echigo-Tsumari Art Field and the Setouchi Triennale. Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, an associate professor at the University of Tokyo and an architect, serves as the curator for the Space Art section, while Professor Ruan Xin, founding dean of the School of Design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, serves as the curator for the Planning and Architecture section. Zhang Ming, professor and deputy head of the Department of Architecture at Tongji University’s College of Architecture and Urban Planning, serves as the chief architect for the Art Season.

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The 2019 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season (SUSAS) officially opened on September 28. Organized by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources, the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, and the Yangpu District People's Government, this year’s edition continues to explore urban spatial themes against the backdrop of Shanghai’s ongoing urban renewal and development. The event is led by Chief Curator Fram Kitagawa, the founder and artistic director of Japan’s "Echigo-Tsumari Art Field" and "Setouchi Triennale." Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, an associate professor and architect at the University of Tokyo, serves as the curator for the Space Art section, while Professor Ruan Xin, founding dean and doctoral supervisor at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Design, serves as the curator for the Planning and Architecture section. Zhang Ming, professor, doctoral supervisor, and deputy head of the Department of Architecture at Tongji University’s College of Architecture and Urban Planning, serves as the Chief Architect of the Art Season.

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Videos

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Organized annually by Escola da Cidade, the Scientific Initiation Symposium has established itself since its first edition in 2009 as a prolific space for debate among students, advisors, and invited commentators regarding academic research and fundamental issues in the field of architecture and urbanism across its multiple approaches—from social housing themes to landscape discussions, from public art to critiques of modern Brazilian architecture, and from urbanism to design.

A course on Japanese architecture held in October 2019, presented by Gabriel Kogan. The program consists of 4 classes (split over two weeks, on Mondays and Thursdays), each focused on conceptual themes of production in Japan. The goal is to construct a brief genealogy of contemporary Japanese architecture through the study of historical and modern works. The lectures will explore fundamental elements of Eastern aesthetics and their presence in contemporary times.